Experiment: Concentrated hydrochloric acid was placed in a beaker and a glass rod dipped in ammonia was brought near.Observation: Dense white fumes were observed.Question: What is being formed?

Correct answer: B. Ammonium chloride due to combination of HCl and NH₃.

  • A. Sulfuric acid vapor reacting with water.
  • B. Ammonium chloride due to combination of HCl and NH₃.
  • C. Ammonia decomposing in air.
  • D. Precipitate of hydrogen gas.

Explanation

The correct answer is Option B: Ammonium chloride due to combination of HCl and NH₃. In the given experiment, the presence of dense white fumes indicates the formation of ammonium chloride resulting from the reaction between hydrochloric acid and ammonia. Option A is incorrect as sulfuric acid is not involved in the experiment. Option C is incorrect as ammonia is not decomposing in air. Option D is incorrect as the observation is not indicative of the formation of hydrogen gas.

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